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Writing on glass and silica indicates novel direction for chiral optical property tailoring

From fundamental physics of light-matter interaction to fabrication of targeted optical properties in highly complex optical engineering, the femtosecond (fs) laser plays a crucial role in laser manufacturing. Ultrashort light pulses can precisely de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 23rd, 2023

The observation of a Spin Berry curvature-enhanced orbital Zeeman effect in a kagome metal

In solid materials, magnetism generally originates from the alignment of electron spins. For instance, in the ferromagnet iron, the overall net magnetization is prompted by the alignment of spins in the same direction......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago

The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Whoa, Google Glass might not be completely dead yet

It seems that Google has sort of teased that they are working on a new pair of smart glasses, but don’t get too excited yet. The post Whoa, Google Glass might not be completely dead yet appeared first on Phandroid. It’s probably fair t.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

A thousand times smaller than a grain of sand—glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fiber

In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and improved connectivity, as wel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Key questions to ask when tailoring defensive stacks

In this Help Net Security video, Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber, outlines the questions you need to ask your security team when tailoring a defense stack against your current threat landscape. Small talks about what.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Scientists achieve giant Rashba–Dresselhaus spin splitting in 2D chiral metal-organic frameworks

A research team led by Prof. Li Xingxing and academician Yang Jinlong from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has developed two-dimensional (2D) chiral metal-organic frameworks as Rashba-Dresselhaus (R-D) semiconductors with large s.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Here’s our best look yet at the iPad Pro’s new nano-texture display [Video]

As we rounded up last night, the first M4 iPad Pro reviews are here, with most focusing on the new OLED screens, the M4 chip, and the ultra-thin design. If you’ve been on the hunt for an in-depth look at the new nano-texture glass option, a new vid.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Preventable loss: A billion birds die each year from window strikes

University of Cincinnati ornithologist Ron Canterbury displayed dozens of birds that died from striking glass windows in the city......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Are the new Planet of the Apes movies going anywhere?

The new Planet of the Apes franchise has craft and soul to spare, but it lacks direction — the sense that it's building to anything......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Our research shows children produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too

Children today are growing up surrounded by technology. So it's easy to assume they will be able to write effectively using a keyboard......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

New optical tweezers can trap large and irregularly shaped particles

Researchers have developed new optical tweezers that can stably trap particles that are large—about 0.1 mm—and irregularly shaped. While conventional optical tweezers use highly focused laser beams to trap micro- or nano-scale rod shaped or spher.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Amazon drops Apple"s M4 iPad Pro to $949 ahead of tomorrow"s release

Amazon's preorder discount on Apple's M4 iPad Pro knocks double digits off the 2024 tablet.The 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB capacity, Wi-Fi functionality and Standard Glass is on sale at Amazon today, but the $50 preorder discount may end when the tab.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Raw-milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus

Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Scientists create an "optical conveyor belt" for quasiparticles

Using interference between two lasers, a research group led by scientists from RIKEN and NTT Research have created an "optical conveyor belt" that can move polaritons—a type of light-matter hybrid particle—in semiconductor-based microcavities. Th.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use

In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Peake, CISO & SVP at Smartsheet, explains how responsible AI should be defined by each organization to guide their AI development and usage. Peake emphasizes that implementing responsible AI requires balanci.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Raw milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus

Raw milk fans called warnings "fear mongering," despite 52% fatality rate in humans. Enlarge / A glass of fresh raw milk in the hand of a farmer. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) To drink raw milk at any time is to flirt wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Optical power evolution in fiber-optic networks: New framework for better modeling and control

With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operation.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Parity-time symmetry: Unlocking faster and stronger optical signal processing

In the era of big data, signal processing faces significant challenges in terms of capacity and energy consumption due to the torrent of data to process. With over 90% of data transmitted through light, optical signal processing may offer unprecedent.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Researchers demonstrate low-loss and polarization-independent integrated optical colorless ROADM

The implementation of integrated optical switches shows promise in the size reduction of ROADMs for greater flexibility and compactness, ultimately leading to robust single-chip solutions. Despite decades of research on switches with various structur.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

The iPad has come so incredibly far since 2010, and fulfills Steve Jobs" vision perfectly

It's still a sheet of glass, has no serious competitors, and uses radically different technology as you'd expect for a product more than a decade old, but the 2024 iPad still conforms to Steve Jobs' original vision for the product.Steve Jobs demonstr.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024